Services Engineer , II, III Packet Core

Position: Services Engineer I, II, III Packet Core
## Services Engineer I, II, III Packet Core Apply locations:
Ridgeland, MStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0001033
** Our Vision:
Be the best at what we do. Our Mission:
Improve lives through technology.
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* Summary:

** Customer Inspired isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customer’s lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.
As a Services Engineer – Packet Core, you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, integrating, optimizing, and supporting C Spire's mobile packet core infrastructure across LTE EPC, 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), and 5G Standalone (SA) environments. Your work will help ensure highly available, secure, and scalable mobile services while supporting the evolution of C Spire's wireless network through collaboration with engineering, operations, and technology teams.
** Responsibilities:
**** What You Will Do
** In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.

For positions at level I, your duties would include:
• Assist with the design, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of LTE EPC and 5G packet core network elements.
• Support integration and testing of packet core components with RAN, transport, and IP/MPLS infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Methods of Procedure (MOPs), network documentation, and configuration records.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot service issues, and assist with root cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with Network Operations, Engineering, and vendor partners to maintain reliable network performance.
• Participate in capacity planning, software upgrades, and modernization initiatives.

For positions at level II, your duties would include:
• Design, deploy, configure, and optimize EPC and 5G NSA packet core environments.
• Coordinate implementation of packet core upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting utilizing packet capture and protocol analysis tools.
• Support integration of packet core functions with transport, RAN, charging, and policy platforms.
• Develop project timelines, capacity plans, and implementation estimates.
• Drive operational improvements through automation, configuration management, and process enhancements.

For positions at level III, your duties would include:
• Lead the architecture, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of LTE EPC and 5G Standalone core infrastructure.
• Serve as the technical lead for packet core projects, including software upgrades, capacity expansions, and network modernization initiatives.
• Guide EPC-to-5GC migration strategies, interworking, network slicing, QoS, and policy management.
• Mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and influence architectural decisions across multiple engineering teams.
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts across multi-vendor packet core environments while coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive network automation, cloud-native deployment strategies, and continuous operational improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This position is an exceptional introduction to mobile core network engineering, as there is plenty of room to grow and learn from outstanding individuals in the field. From Services Engineer you will have a perfect springboard into all areas of C Spire and develop robust engineering, automation, and leadership skills.
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* Qualifications:

**** What You Will Bring
** As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external candidate experience. To support our Network Engineering team you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.
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